20 Chalk Street, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Cambridgeport

$2,700,000

Est. $14,433/month

Beds

Baths

1,690

Sq Ft

$1,598

Price/Sq Ft

0.11

Acres

1844

Year Built

Multi Family

Type

Days on Market

Pending Listed Mar 19, 2026 • MLS# 73488857 Copied!

About this home

Prime 5,000 +/- square foot level lot in a highly sought-after Cambridge location, offering exceptional opportunity for new construction under new Cambridge guidelines. Ideally positioned between the Charles River and Central Square, this property provides convenient access to vibrant shops, dining, and the MBTA Red Line for an easy commute. Perfectly situated between Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the location offers unparalleled access to world-class institutions and innovation hubs. Enjoy the charm of a residential neighborhood with Dana Square Park just steps away at the end of the block. A rare chance for developers, investors, or end-users to create a custom project in one of Cambridge’s most desirable and well-connected areas, with endless potential in an unbeatable setting.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Multi Family

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1844

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,690 sq ft

Total Rooms

Stories

Levels

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style Multi Family

Year Built 1844

Living Area 1,690 sq ft

Lot Size 0.11 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture None

Roof Shingle

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 3

Has Garage Yes

Features Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $6,966

Assessed Value $1,527,100

Interior Features

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1844

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

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Exterior & Lot

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Lot Features: Level

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Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3

Total Parking Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

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Cambridgeport

20 Chalk Street, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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Nearby Schools

School District

Cambridge School District local

A-

🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021

65% attend college

58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working

✓ School Safety 2024-25

1.2% Low

0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency

↓ 4.3% below state avg

Elementary Schools

3 schools

Amigos School

0.1 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8

Improved 14 spots from last year

-0.5 below state avg

413 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-08

A+

Martin Luther King Jr. School

0.4 mi | #22 of 824 | Score: 64.5

Improved 21 spots from last year

+6.3 above state avg

340 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

A-

Morse School

0.4 mi | #238 of 824 | Score: 53.0

Improved 45 spots from last year

-5.2 below state avg

328 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

Middle Schools

3 schools

A-

Putnam Avenue Upper School

0.4 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1

Dropped 24 spots from last year

-9.1 below state avg

283 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

C+

Cambridge Street Upper School

1.2 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8

Dropped 26 spots from last year

-18.4 below state avg

301 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

Allium Montessori School

1.2 mi

Grades 01-06

High Schools

3 schools

Farr Academy School

0.3 mi

Grades 07-12

NuVu Innovation School

0.5 mi

Grades 08-12

JRI Bay Cove School

1.2 mi

Grades 07-12

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Status: Active under contract

Mar 26, 2026

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Mar 25, 2026

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Mar 19, 2026

$2,700,000

Original listing

Agent: Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team Office: Compass

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
03/26/2026	📋 Status: Active under contract	-	-	-	Active → Active Under Contract
03/25/2026	⏳ Pending Sale	-	-	-	Offer accepted, sale pending
03/19/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,700,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Mar 26, 2026	Status: Active under contract	$0	—
Mar 19, 2026	New Listing Added	$2,700,000	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

14 days

Price per Sq Ft

$1,598

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$6,966	$1,527,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$6,966

Tax Year 2026

Assessed Value

$1,527,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team

Listing Office Compass

Agent MLS ID TM355402

Office MLS ID AN2606

Listing Data Updated Jun 16, 2026 11:36 AM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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